Cooks in: 1h
Levels: Easy
List of Ingredients
- 2 LBS. of old potatoes
- 1 2/3 C. of white flour
- 1 PC. of egg (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
Method
1
Place the potatoes in cold salted water and boil (alternately, steam them or bake them covered in coarse salt); peel while still warm and press through a potato ricer onto a work surface dusted with flour.|Gradually add the rest of the flour, the egg, and seasoning. Knead quickly.|Divide the dough into slices about 1 inch thick and form these into long cylinders measuring 1 inch in diameter.|Cut into 1 inch pieces, forming small gnocchi.|Use a fork or a grooved board to give them their typical shape.
2
Cook in salted boiling water and strain once they float to the surface. Top with your favorite sauce and serve.